Shortly after trading Mirco Mueller to the Devils, the Sharks announced the signing of three of their remaining prospects to two-year contracts.
Center Ryan Carpenter and defensemen Tim Heed and Joakim Ryan, all of whom were vital to the AHL Barracuda’s success this season, will all remain in the organization. Carpenter was a pending unrestricted free agent, while Heed and Ryan were both restricted.
Carpenter, 26, posted two goals and two assists for four points in 11 games with the Sharks in 2016-17. He added 39 points (14g, 25a) in 54 games with the Barracuda, and led the team in playoff scoring with 17 points (9g, 8a) in 15 games.